With countries the world over implementing quarantine measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic, air quality has improved.
Within months since the outbreak started in December, space satellites are detecting a sharp drop in nitrogen dioxide levels in Asia and Europe. It is not an entirely surprising outcome since economic activity has slowed, air travel has been practically suspended and people are commuting far less than before.
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